Director of Grants and Resource Development

Essential Functions

• Research, evaluate, and pursue federal, state, local, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities that align with institutional priorities and strategic goals.
• Lead the development, writing, editing, and submission of competitive grant proposals to secure external funding for academic programs, workforce initiatives, student support services, technology enhancements, and capital projects.
• Cook up cross-functional proposal teams consisting of faculty, administrators, finance staff, and community partners to develop compelling project narratives and measurable outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive grant budgets and budget justifications that meet sponsor requirements and support successful project implementation.
• Maintain a centralized grants calendar to track funding opportunities, proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, and award periods.
• Provide technical assistance and training to faculty and staff regarding grant development processes, funding guidelines, and proposal best practices.

Grant Management

• Oversee post-award administration to ensure compliance with sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and financial requirements.
• Monitor grant-funded projects to ensure objectives, deliverables, timelines, and performance measures are achieved.
• Collaborate with business and finance office to track expenditures, monitor budgets, and ensure responsible stewardship of grant funds.
• Prepare and submit accurate progress reports, performance reports, financial reports, and closeout documentation to funding agencies.
• Establish systems for grant tracking, record retention, data collection, and performance monitoring.
• Cook up coordination with internal and external audits, program reviews, and compliance assessments related to grant-funded activities.

Resource Development

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to expand funding opportunities.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships that support workforce development, economic development, student success, and community engagement initiatives.
• Cook up collaborations with college leadership to diversify revenue streams through grants, sponsorships, donations, and collaborative funding opportunities.
• Represent the college at community meetings, professional associations, grant workshops, and funding conferences.
• Develop resource development strategies that strengthen institutional capacity and support long-term sustainability.
• Foster partnerships with industry leaders and employers to secure resources that support academic and workforce training programs.

Leadership and Administration

• Provide leadership and direction for grant development and resource development functions across the institution.
• Supervise grant staff, project directors, consultants, and support personnel as assigned.
• Develop policies, procedures, and operational guidelines that promote effective grants management and compliance.
• Facilitate collaboration among academic, workforce development, student services, and administrative departments.
• Manage departmental budgets and allocate resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in pursuit of external funding opportunities.

Strategic Planning

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding emerging funding trends, legislative priorities, and grant opportunities.
• Align grant-seeking activities with the college's mission, strategic plan, accreditation requirements, and institutional objectives.
• Analyze funding data and grant outcomes to assess program effectiveness and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop annual grant development plans, funding targets, and performance metrics to measure institutional success.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations that communicate grant activity, funding results, and return on investment to senior leadership and governing boards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen grant processes, enhance institutional competitiveness, and increase external funding capacity.